- Older people
What are the therapy goals for optimal diabetes management?
If you have diabetes, three of the most important parameters for you to control are your blood glucose (sugar), your blood pressure, and your cholesterol. Let’s take a look.1. A stands for Hemoglobin A1c, a test that measures how well your diabetes has been controlled over the last 3 months. The ideal level is less than 7 %.
2. B is for blod pressure…goal is less than 130/80 mmHg.
3. C is for cholesterol… goal is for LDL cholesterol less than 100.
What should people with diabetes do to lower their CVD risk?
Many studies have shown that tight control of diabetes lowers the risk of complications from the disease. Management approaches include lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, weight management, and increased physical activity. Medications prescribed by your doctor may also play an important role in management. Here are five recommendations:- Participate with your health care team in treatment decisions, set individual lifestyle goals, become more educated about diabetes and actively manage the disease.
- Control your blood glucose and pressure to reduce the risk for eye, kidney, and nerve disease.
- Control your blood pressure and cholesterol to reduce the risk of CVD.
- If you smoke, quit!!
- Ask your medical provider about aspirin therapy for CVD prevention.
(published with permission in writing from:http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/)
